Grounds and Building Maintenance Technician 7424

MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES; Andersonville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based compensation

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Paid holidays

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in Indiana is seeking a full-time Grounds and Building Maintenance Technician to manage day-to-day upkeep of Meridian properties. The role, based in Muncie, involves maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds, with 24/7 on-call rotation and travel between sites.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years in general maintenance, and OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry systems.
• OSHA 10-hour certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license with access to company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general upkeep of Meridian properties, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Repair and maintain electrical circuits, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures.
• Repair and install basic plumbing fixtures.
• Inspect buildings, roofs, and common areas regularly.
• Perform routine and on-call maintenance requests and repairs.
• Conduct grounds maintenance and safety checks, including emergency equipment.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

OSHA 10

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA Certification – 10 hour

Job description

Grounds and Building Maintenance Technician 7424

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full time Ground sand Building Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all Meridian buildings and grounds in various counties, based out of Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana working M-F 7:30 - 4:00 with with potential 24/7 on call rotation with other maintenance technicians.

Travel is required and candidate must have valid driver's license. Company vehicles will be used to travel to Meridian sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain general upkeep of Meridian properties, such as plumbing, electrical, general carpentry repairs, drywall, painting, heating and cooling systems, etc.
• Repair and maintain simple electrical circuits, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, ballasts, breakers, power cords, etc.
• Repair, install and maintain basic plumbing fixtures such as lavatories, toilets, dishwashers, tubs/showers, water lines, etc.
• Repair and painting of walls.
• Inspect buildings, including roofs and common areas regularly.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled service requests and/or repairs.
• Perform routine ground maintenance to include clearing ice and snow, collecting trash on the grounds, landscaping and lawn maintenance, custodial, etc., to assure safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Conduct safety equipment checks for all facilities, which includes fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit lights, alarm systems, company vehicles, etc.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Perform on-call in a weekly rotating schedule (24/7) for prompt response to emergent maintenance needs.
• Physical ability to climb and work from ladders, do heavy lifting, and work in extreme conditions (both hot and cold).
• Must possess the ability to learn and/or operate relevant technology, such as computer, laptop, tablet and/or smart phone, and operate a variety of office equipment (fax machine, copier, scanner, etc).
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Must comply with all Meridian policies and procedures, as well as Meridian’s Corporate Compliance Program as it applies to individual job duties, the department, and the company.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when completing tasks that may involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Tools, supplies and a company vehicle will be provided in order to complete job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of education, training and minimum of two years general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of residential and/or commercial systems components such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry
• OSHA Certification – 10 hour required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

• Merit Based Compensation
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.